Postcode MK40 2NU is located in an urban city, within the De Parys ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the De Parys area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in De Parys is £53,550 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bedford Park.
De Parys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,676 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
De Parys has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in De Parys is £53,550 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from MK40 2NU.
De Parys near MK40 2NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.9 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bedford Park | Large | Walking directions to Bedford Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £351,500 in De Parys area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,020,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £287,500 |
10 year median price trend in De Parys
In the MK40 2NU postcode area, located within De Parys, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 2NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 82 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NZ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | M&M Off license | 42 St. Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2NN | Walking directions to M&M Off license |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 5,7,9 St. Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2PN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 121,123 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3QX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | The Boss Man | High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE | Walking directions to The Boss Man |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.